Help bring back proper steering function with the Dorman - OE Solutions Idler Arm Bracket, part number 541-196, engineered to fit, function and perform like the original part it replaces. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1993-1999 Chevrolet C1500, 1993-1999 Chevrolet K1500 and 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
The idler arm bracket helps support and locate the steering linkage. If the idler arm or bracket on your original assembly has failed from ball joint wear or an impact, this replacement is designed to help restore proper steering function.
- Direct replacement: built to install and perform like the original on the listed applications.
- Made for failed originals: intended for use when the original idler arm or bracket has worn out from ball joint wear or been damaged by impact.
- Durable construction: made from quality materials and components for reliable service.
- Trustworthy quality: supported by a United States-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs this part may need replacing include loose or sloppy steering, a vehicle that wanders on the road, and uneven tire wear. Other steering and suspension parts can cause these same symptoms, so inspect the linkage before you replace anything.
Interchange: 620.66042
62066042 · 45C1112 · 46C1112A · TL525 · FA5039 · 26049347 · K6722 · FA5039E · FA5039GL · GK6532 · MK6532 · JIA102
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45C1112, 46C1112A, 620.66042, TL525, FA5039, 26049347, K6722, FA5039E, FA5039GL, GK6532, MK6532, JIA102
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a steering idler arm bracket do?
It helps support and locate the steering linkage. The Dorman 541-196 is designed to help restore proper steering function when the original idler arm or bracket has failed.
Will the Dorman 541-196 fit my 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Yes, the 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is a listed application, as are the 1993-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and the 1993-1999 Chevrolet K1500. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your exact vehicle.
What are the signs that the idler arm bracket may need replacing?
Common signs include loose or sloppy steering, wandering on the road and uneven tire wear. Other steering and suspension parts can cause these symptoms too, so inspect the linkage first.
Why does the original idler arm bracket fail?
The idler arm or bracket on an original assembly can fail from ball joint wear or from damage caused by an impact.
How is the Dorman 541-196 built?
It is made from quality materials and components for reliable service. It is supported by Dorman's United States-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
